Telephones:
The international dialing code for Croatia is 385. Cities in Croatia have area codes. The initial '0' in an area code is to be omitted when calling from abroad (for example to call Zagreb, having area code 01, one would dial +3851...). To make a call in Croatia one dials the area code followed by the phone number. Phone numbers beginning with 06 are special tariff numbers (information etc.), and numbers beginning with 09 belong to cellular phones. Most public telephones use telephone cards that can be bought in post offices or newsstands. Hotels charge much higher telephone rates.

Important phone numbers
International code: +385
Exit for international calls: 00
Unique number for emergency calls: 112
Police: 92
Fire Brigade: 93
Ambulance: 94
Help on the roads: 987
General information: 981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia: 988

Internet access
The use of the internet is growing rapidly in Croatia. Internet cafes can be found all over Croatia and they're not expensive. Internet cafes in Zagreb.

Post offices
Post offices in Croatia are easily spotted as they are marked with a yellow sign with the lettering HP (standing for Hrvatske Pošte). Their services include pay phones, telegram and fax services and money exchange. Postage stamps are sold in post offices and at newsstands. Post boxes are yellow with HP sign and can always be found in front of post offices and elsewhere in cities and tourist areas.